Accepted Quote by Diahann Carroll
“The lesson that I would hope everyone would learn quite early in their career is don't take it personally. Whatever it is that happens, you're accepted for a role or rejected for a role of whatever, don't take it personally. It's part of the business and the person that is either hiring or firing-that's their business. That's what they are there for and it has nothing to do with how you feel about ... It has to do with someone else's perception of should you do this particular part, so just don't take it personally,. The business is really about rejection, so don't take it personally.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Advice Interview, 1990s
Professional setbacks reflect others' decisions, not personal worth; detach emotions from outcomes.
In simple terms: Work events are about business, not personal value.
Key Takeaway
Separate feelings from business decisions.
Themes
career
resilience
professionalism
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- performance reviews
- client negotiations
- team feedback
- career transitions
Key Concepts
psychology
perception
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice emotional detachment in real time?
- What strategies help you reframe rejection?
A Different Perspective
It can be hard to stay objective when personal identity ties to work.
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